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National Weather Service Omaha/Valley NE
636 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Winds decreasing tonight with a couple hours of frost possible
  tomorrow morning for northeast Nebraska.

- Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected
  Thursday through the weekend, potentially leading to localized
  flooding. Some severe weather is also possible with the
  greatest threat being Friday afternoon and evening.

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JEFFERSON County, Nebraska Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

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Hourly Observations For JEFFERSON County
1100 PM CDT TUE APR 23 2024


SOUTHEAST NEBRASKA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LINCOLN        CLEAR     45  32  60 N3        30.14R                  
OMAHA EPPLEY   CLEAR     52  33  48 N3        30.10R                  
BEATRICE       CLEAR     46  35  65 CALM      30.12S                  
FALLS CITY     CLEAR     49  36  61 NW7       30.10R                  

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Nebraska
Based on observations at 1000pm CDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Nebraska...temperatures are near 44 degrees west, near 41 degrees central, and near 54 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and clear east. In the west, relative humidity is near 57%, and the dew point is near 30 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 43%, and the dew point is near 32 degrees. Winds are from the east at 8 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 55 degrees at OMAHA EPPLEY. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at AURORA.


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Hazardous Weather Outlook For JEFFERSON County, Nebraska

253 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday

Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected Thursday
through the weekend, potentially leading to localized flooding. 
Some severe weather is also possible with the greatest threat 
being Friday afternoon and evening.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected today or tonight.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For JEFFERSON County, NE
844 PM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

REST OF TONIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy with lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

FRIDAY
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy with highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Windy with lows in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 80 percent.

SUNDAY
A chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Not as warm with highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Cooler with lows around 40.

MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows in the mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Sunny, warmer with highs in the upper 70s.

12-48 Hr Surface Forecast Maps, TWC 4-Panel Surface Forecast, Fire Danger, Day 1 Precip, Day 2 Precip, Days 1-5 Precip, Severe Weather Pot.-Day 1, Day 2

Updated: 358 AM CST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................68 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................45 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........51%.
Wind Speed....................................16 to 25 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................south at 25 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 4 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high today (6am-5pm) in Jefferson county, is expected to be near 68 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 45 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 51%. Skies will be cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 16 to 25 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the south at 25 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain- free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 4 hours

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................49 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................49 to 50 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........100%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 21 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 14 mph
Spraying Conditions....................unfavorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tonight (6pm-5am) in Jefferson county, is expected to be around 49 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 49 to near 61 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 49 to 50 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 100%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 21 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 14 mph, which is unfavorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 8 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)

Max Temperature...........................56 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.01 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................42 to 49 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........62%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 14 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 5 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Jefferson county, is expected to be near 56 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.01 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 49 to near 56 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 49 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 62%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 9 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north at 12 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 5 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)

Min Temperature...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.02 inches.
Precipitation area .........................over 20% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 42 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
Wind Speed....................................11 to 14 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................north at 11 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly cloudy.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly cloudy.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 8 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Jefferson county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. Precipitation (liq. eq.) totals of 0.02 inches over 20% of the county are expected. Temperature will range from near 38 to near 49 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 42 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm- 5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. Skies will be mostly cloudy at 12 AM and mostly cloudy at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 11 to 14 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the north at 11 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 8 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY

The temperature is expected to be in the range from 38 degrees and 68 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 50 degrees. Total Rainfall is expected to be 0.00 - 0.05 inches.


Medium & Long Range Outlook For Nebraska

                             NEBRASKA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 29-MAY 3  MAY 1-MAY 7    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal        Above                                            

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

APRIL 24TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1899...
Two women and one son lived to tell the story of being picked up by a
tornado and carried more than a fourth of a mile, flying far above the
church steeples, before being gently set down again. The young boy and one
of the ladies said they had the pleasure of flying alongside a horse. The
horse "kicked and struggled" as it flew high above, and was set down
unharmed about a mile away. (The Weather Channel)
...1908...
Severe thunderstorms spawned eighteen tornadoes over across the Central
Gulf Coast States claiming the lives of 310 persons. The state of
Mississippi was hardest hit. A tornado near Hattiesburg MS killed 143
persons and caused more than half a million dollars damage. Four violent
tornadoes accounted for 279 of the 310 deaths. The deadliest of the four
tornadoes swelled to a width of 2.5 miles as it passed near Amite LA. The
tornado also leveled most of Purvis MS. (David Ludlum) (The Weather
Channel)
...1925...
Louisville's and Bowling Green's warmest April temperature: 91 and 96 
degrees, respectively. Also, Lexington's earliest 90 degree temperature (90 
degrees). (NWS Louisville)
...1980...
Three of eight helicopters were damaged in a sandstorm during a 
failed-attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. The hostages 
were later released on January 20, 1981.
...2005...
The latest measurable snowfall on record occurred across parts of Kentucky 
last year. The snow was the result of cold air and moisture wrapping around 
an area of low pressure located over the northeast United States. 
Accumulating snow was mainly confined to the ridgetops and higher 
elevations of extreme east Kentucky but at least a few flakes were reported 
just about everywhere. Some amounts reported from across eastern and 
central Kentucky  include...0.6 inches in Booneville...1.0 inch at 
Jeremiah...1.2 inches at the Jackson Weather Office...1.5 inches at 
Cumberland...4.0 inches at Lynch...and 5.0 inches at Closplint. (NWS Jackson)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky